Buckeye Trail (Burton)
~5 days · 60.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Buckeye Trail (Burton) is known for
The Burton Section of Ohio's Buckeye Trail covers about 57 miles from the trail's northern terminus at Headlands Beach State Park on Lake Erie south through the parks, small towns, and farm country of Lake, Geauga, and Portage Counties. It is a point-to-point mix of woodland trail, rail-trail, and road walking, climbing gradually from the lakeshore toward the Cuyahoga River headwaters.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,906 ft to 4,360 ft over 60.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.8 mi · 34%
- Downhill 13.2 mi · 22%
- Flat 26.4 mi · 44%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Buckeye Trail (Burton)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Buckeye Trail (Burton) scores 17/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Buckeye Trail (Burton) take?
Most backpackers hike the Buckeye Trail (Burton) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 60.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Buckeye Trail (Burton)?
The Buckeye Trail (Burton) climbs roughly 2,792 ft total — about 46 ft per mile, topping out near 1,335 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.